WorksheetsSummative Review in English 3
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which statement accurately defines the function of an adjective?
It shows action or a state of being.
It modifies a verb, another adjective, or an adverb.
t connects words, phrases, or clauses.
It describes or modifies a noun or a pronoun.
Which interrogative pronoun is correctly used to ask specifically about the location of an object or event?
Why?
What?
Who?
Where?
What are the two core components that must be present to form a complete simple sentence?
Prepositional Phrase and Adjective
Subject and Predicate
Independent Clause and Dependent Clause
Direct Object and Indirect Object
In the phrase "the tall, glass building," the word "tall" serves as which part of speech?
Adverb
Adjective
Noun
Conjunction
If you wanted to ask for information about possession or ownership, which interrogative pronoun would you use?
Which?
Whom?
Whose?
How?
The part of a simple sentence that contains the main verb and provides information about what the subject is doing or is being is known as the:
Clause
Object
Predicate
Modifer
Identify the part of the sentence that names the person or thing the sentence is about: "The enthusiastic crowd cheered loudly when the band started playing."
loudly
started playing,
the band,
The enthusiastic crowd
In the sentence: "The mechanic quickly repaired the broken engine," which word expresses the main action of the subject?
quickly
mechanic
broken
repaired
Which part of the sentence represents the Predicate or the action/state of being: "The talented singer performed beautifully on the stage."
The talented singer
beautifully
performed beautifully
on the stage
Which type of word is typically used along with a comma to connect two independent clauses in a compound sentence?
Subordinating Conjunction
Coordinating Conjunction
Preposition
Interjection
A compound sentence is best described as a sentence that contains:
One independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
Only one independent clause.
wo or more subjects sharing one predicate.
Two or more independent clauses joined together.
Which sentence correctly uses an interrogative pronoun to ask a question?
He asked if they were leaving.
I wonder who took the last cookie.
The girl who won is happy.
What is the capital of France?
Which of the following sentences is NOT a simple sentence (i.e., it contains more than one independent clause or a dependent clause)?
The bright sun shone all day.
The mechanic fixed the car quickly.
She sings, and he dances.
My neighbor bought a new bike.
Which of the following sentences is NOT a compound sentence?
The game ended, so the crowd left.
I studied hard, yet I failed the quiz.
Although it was late, we kept working.
We can go now, or we can wait later.
Which of the following conjunctions CANNOT be used to join the independent clauses in a compound sentence?
for
and
but
because
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in the sentence:
"The two new computers in the library lab (is, are) (a) loaded with the latest software."
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in the sentence:
"All of the geese flying south for the winter (make, makes) (a) * a distinct V-shape formation."
Connect the clauses: "(1)The battery was dead. (2)The car would not start." using the most appropriate coordinating conjunction and punctuation.
The acronym F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. is a mnemonic device used to remember which type of words necessary for constructing a standard compound sentence?
Subordinating Prepositions
Articles
Coordinating Conjunctions
Linking Verbs
Which definition accurately differentiates a compound sentence from a simple sentence?
A compound sentence contains a direct object.
A compound sentence uses a semicolon.
A compound sentence links two complete thoughts (independent clauses).
A compound sentence must be written in the passive voice.
In the sentence: "The newly built ship sailed on the calm sea," which adjective describes the condition of the sea?
newly
built
ship
calm
Which of the following sentences is structured as a simple sentence?
The storm ended, and the sun appeared.
The movie was long, but it was entertaining.
The tired children slept soundly through the night.
We could leave now, or we could wait for them.
A recipe lists the steps:
1. Preheat oven;
2. Mix dry ingredients;
3. Add wet ingredients;
4. Stir until smooth;
5. Pour into pan.
If the recipe author wanted to change the order to be more efficient, which of these sequences would still make sense?
2, 3, 4, 5, 1
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
5, 1, 2, 3, 4
4, 5, 1, 2, 3
Choose the verb that agrees with the plural subject in the sentence: "The flowers in the large garden (look, looks) (a) healthy after the rain."
Choose the verb that agrees with the singular subject in the sentence: "One of the apples on the tree (is, are) (a) bruised."
Connect the clauses: "The hikers reached the summit. They were too tired to celebrate." using the most appropriate coordinating conjunction and punctuation.
Analyze the pictures below. Compose a compound sentence about the corresponding images. A conjunction is already assigned for your compound sentence. Remember to use correct capitalization and punctuation.
Analyze the pictures below. Compose a compound sentence about the corresponding images. A conjunction is already assigned for your compound sentence. Remember to use correct capitalization and punctuation.
